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2020 Gold Coast Open - Cancelled
2020-07-02 - 2020-07-06 | Quality Hotel Mermaid Waters, Cnr Markeri St & Sunshine Blvd, Mermaid Waters, QLD, 4218, Australia
The Gold Coast Open is Queensland’s biggest chess tournament with a record attendance of over 180 players, including 5 GM’s in 2018 . Then 2019 saw 176 participants! 2020 is set to be even bigger! 4 GM’s have entered to date. An event not to miss as JETS is also on the Gold Coast in 2020.

Rooty Hill Open - Cancelled
2020-06-29 19:30, 2020-06-22 19:30, 2020-06-15 19:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Rooty Hill RSL, Sherbrooke St, Rooty Hill, NSW, 2766, Australia
9 round FIDE rated Open 90 mins plus 30 seconds per move.

Macquarie Uni Chess Festival
2020-04-14 09:00 - 2020-04-19 17:00 | Macquarie University, 18 Wally's Walk, Macquarie Park, NSW, 2113, Australia
The Macquarie chess festival, hosted at the beautiful Macquarie university in Sydney consists of four sections. The blitz held on the evening of the 14th, The Sydney International Open (SIO), The Sydney International Challengers (under 2000 Fide) both held form the 15th-19th) and the junior rapidplay on the 19th.

2020 Doeberl Cup
2020-04-09 - 2020-04-13 | VENUE Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, 92-96 Corinna Street, Woden, ACT, 2606, Australia
The Doeberl Cup is the longest running weekend chess event in Australia. Since 1963 it has been held every year in Canberra, Australia. Grandmaster Ian Rogers holds the record for the most number of wins (either outright or on tie-break) with 12.
The Doeberl Cup was named after its primary sponsor, Erich Doeberl.
This year’s event runs from the 9th to the 13th April.
So far 83 players have registered, including 6 GMs with current top seed 2020 Australian Champion GM Timur Kuybokarov and 2019 Doeberl Cup winning GM Hrant Melkumyan from Armenia taking part.

2020 Dubbo Open
2020-03-28 09:30 - 2020-03-29 17:00 | Dubbo RSL Club, corner Brisbane & Wingewarra, Dubbo, NSW, Australia
Venue: Dubbo RSL Club, corner Brisbane & Wingewarra Streets, NSW 2830
Length: 6 rounds, 2 days (weekend)
Start/End: Saturday 28 March - Sunday 29 March
Registration: 9.30 am Saturday 28 March
Start time: 10.30 am Saturday 6 April 2019
Entry Fee(s): $45 adults, $35 concession, $25 juniors
Rounds: 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, 4:00 pm on Saturday;
9:30 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm on Sunday
Time Control: Fischer – 60 minutes + 10 seconds per move
Prizes: $350 first prize guaranteed, divisional and junior prizes subject to number of entries
Enquiries to: Alexander Aich, 02 6884 4561 or 0408 200 564, alexander.aich@gmail.com and Trevor Bemrose, 02 6884 4096, trevbem@gmail.com
SPECIAL: All NSW players are required to be either full or associate members of the NSW Chess Association (or members of NSW Junior Chess League if under 18). Membership can be arranged on the day.

Tasmanian Championships
2020-03-07 13:30 - 2020-03-09 18:00 | YMCA Kings Meadows, 8A Blaydon Street, Kings Meadows, TAS, 7249, Australia
FORMAT:
7 round Swiss. 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move per player from move 1.
ENTRIES:
All competitors MUST enter online using the digital registration form.
Entries close at 5pm on Wednesday the 4th of March.
A $10 early bird discount will be applied to all entries if registration is received on or before Saturday the 22nd of February.
FEES & LEVIES:
Entry fees may be paid in person on the day with cash or credit card. Entry fees may also be paid prior to the event by bank transfer direct to the TCA or via the TCA website by credit card or PayPal.

Adult $60

Junior (under 18) $30

In accordance with section 3 of the TCA Constitution, Tasmanian players not already a member of the TCA must pay an Individual TCA Membership levy in addition to their entry fee. This fee entitles the individual to all items listed under rule 3.2 of the constitution until the commencement of the next TCA financial year (rule 6.5)

Ballarat Begonia Open 2020
2020-03-07 08:00 - 2020-03-09 17:00 | Ballarat Tech School, 136 Albert St, Ballarat, VIC, 3350, Australia
The Ballarat Begonia Open is a favourite amongst
Australia's chess players. Many of Australia's
GMs, IMs and FMs and a sprinkling of OS GMs
have expressed interest in competing, as well
as our regular cohort of supporters.

GM Ian Rogers will provide Live Commentary
again as it proved so popular in previous years.

IA Peter Tsai will be our chief arbiter.

Venue is Ballarat Tech School at 136 Albert St.

Labour Day weekend in 2020 is March 7 to 9, so book your accommodation now!
For registration and more information about
accommodation, the new venue and more, go to
https://www.ballaratchess.com/begonia/2020/index.html
Begonia Flyer - please download and distribute
at your club.

2020 City of Sydney Rapid
2020-02-23 11:00 - 19:30 | Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club, 117 Ryedale Road, West Ryde, NSW, 2114, Australia
7 rounds from 11 a.m. until approximately 7.30 p.m.

Registration 10:15-10:30am.

Time Limit: 20 minutes each per game plus 10 seconds per move.

Entry Fee:
If registered by 21 February: $25 including all titled players
If registered on 22 February: $35 including all titled players
If registered on 23 February: $50 including all titled players

Prizes:
1st $300 2nd $250 3rd $200
U2000-1800, U1800-1600, U1600-1400 and U1400
$150 in each division

• The event will be ACF & FIDE rated. All foreign players must have a FIDE Identification number.
• You need to register and pay by 21 February to be eligible for the early entry fee.
• Players are eligible for one prize only. Unrated players are not eligible for rating-restricted prizes.
• Forfeit times: Any player who arrives at the chessboard after their time has elapsed shall lose the game unless the arbiter decides otherwise.
• All NSW resident players must be full members for 2020 of (or join) the NSWCA or the NSWJCL.
• To be eligible to win the title of City of Sydney Rapid Champion the player must live within the County of Cumberland
• By entering the event, players acknowledge that the decision of the organiser (NSWCA) is final.
• All prizes not redeemed within 12 months will be treated as donations to the next Olympiad.

Note: All foreign players must have a FIDE Identification number.

Australian Citizens & Permanent residents without FIDE id numbers will need to provide DOB prior to the start of the event or their entry will not be accepted.

Foreign players without a FIDE id number will not be accepted. They will need to obtain a FIDE id number from their National Federation and advise that number prior to their entry being accepted.

Queensland Reserves and Tin Cup
2020-02-22 09:00 - 2020-02-23 18:00 | Hinterland Hotel, 53 Station St, Nerang, QLD, 4211, Australia

2020 Newcastle Open
2020-02-08 08:00 - 2020-02-09 17:00 | West City Club,, Corner King and Union Streets, Newcastle, NSW, 2300, Australia
Rate of Play: Fischer: 60 minutes + 10 sec per move for each player.

On Saturday, February 8th & Sunday, February 9th 2020 the Newcastle District Chess Association will be hosting the premier Newcastle chess event, the Newcastle Open.
- 6 Rounds - 3 rounds on Saturday and 3 rounds on Sunday.
- Time control: 1 Hour + 10 seconds Fischer.
- $60 entry fee / $50 for Concession.
- Pre-registration is appreciated by contacting, Brett Saunders on email – besaunders79@gmail.com and/or mobile – 0448 908 612

The Southport School Australian Junior Chess Championships
2020-01-18 - 2020-01-27 | The Southport School, Lupus Street, Southport, Queensland, 4215, Australia
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Australian Chess Championships 2020
2020-01-02 - 2020-01-13 | St George Leagues Club, 124 Princess Hwy, Kogarah, NSW, 2217, Australia
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St George Classic 2020
2020-01-02 - 2020-01-11 | St George Leagues Club, 124 Princess Hwy, Kogarah, NSW, 2217, Australia

Australian Reserves 2020
2020-01-02 - 2020-01-13 | St George Leagues Club, 124 Princess Hwy, Kogarah, NSW, 2217, Australia

2019 Canterbury Summer Swiss
2019-12-27 13:00 - 2019-12-30 00:00 | Herzl Club, 222 Balaclava Road, Caulfield, VIC, 3161, Australia
The Box Hill Chess Club will again run the Canterbury Summer Swiss after an absence of 1 year due to the Australian Open last year. This is the last chance to play in Melbourne before the 2020 Australian Chess Championship in Sydney and the Australian Junior Chess Championship on the Gold Coast.

Lidums Australian Allegro Championship 2019
2019-12-26 | Glenelg Community Centre, 4 Colley Terrace, Glenelg, SA, Australia

Victorian Blitz Championship 2019
2019-12-22 17:00 | Melbourne Chess Club, 66 Leicester St, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia
CHESS VICTORIA presents the 2019 VICTORIAN BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP
Many titled players have already confirmed their participation including Australia’s number 2 player, GM Temur Kuybokarov.

TopChess Christmas Weekender
2019-12-21 - 2019-12-23 | Buranda State School, 24 Cowley St,, Woolloongabba, QLD, 4102, Australia
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Lidums Christmas Allegro 2019
2019-12-17 | SA Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia

2019 Australasian Masters
2019-12-14 18:30 - 2019-12-22 00:00 | Melbourne Chess Club, 66 Leicester St, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia
2019 Australasian Masters GM and IM norm tournaments start 14th December at the Melbourne Chess Club.
The Australasian Master has been held annually since 1987.

Lidums December Allegro 2019
2019-12-10 | SA Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia

SACA December Blitz 2019
2019-12-03 | SA Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia

Australian Schools Teams Chess Championships 2019
2019-11-30 - 2019-12-01 | Canberra Grammar School, 40 Monaro Crescent, Red Hill, ACT, 2603, Australia
Australia’s only official national interschool chess championship where state and territory championship winning teams compete for national titles in Primary Open, Primary Girls, Secondary Open and Secondary Girls divisions.

Charm City Motel Open 2019
2019-11-30 - 2019-12-01 | Thabeban State School, 270 Goodwood Rd, Bundaberg, QLD, 4670, Australia

Lidums November Allegro 2019
2019-11-26 | SA Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia

South Australian Seniors Championship
2019-11-21 | SA Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia

SACA Pennant Teams Competition 2019
2019-11-19 | SA Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia

Queensland Veterans Championship 2019
2019-11-16 - 2019-11-17 | St Joseph’s Primary School, Phillips Street, Bracken Ridge, QLD, Australia
